Thunder vs. Pacers predictions, odds and NBA picks for Thursday, October 23. Pascal Siakam is front and center with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined.

The Indiana Pacers start their season with a double-overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who beat them in the 2025 NBA Finals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.

The Thunder are being pushed to the limit by teams looking to measure up against the reigning champion of the NBA.

Alexander’s performance as he leads the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Indiana Pacers in overtime. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Sports Daily on YouTube or YahooSports.TV.

One week away from the start of the 2025 NBA Cup, the league has unveiled the court designs that will be used by all 30 teams.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has done a lot for the league's growth since David Stern stepped aside years ago, but the league's head honcho will now be tested significantly in his role after the fallout that's ensued with a massive FBI sports gambling scandal.

Draymond Green has had his say on the shocking arrests related to the federal probe into illegal gambling in the NBA.

The Rockets nearly beat the defending champion Thunder in their season opener, and I like their big lineup in this matchup with the Pistons. Alperen Sengun had a monster night against Oklahoma City, and can hit his PRA total without coming close to that level of production.